Riemersma was backed up by deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Office, and was later joined by Wayland Officer Jason Beckwith.

After the initial information was taken, Riemersma tracked the suspect's footprints in the fresh snow through the park, which eventually stopped at the window of a residence.

Contact was made with the occupants of the residence, and the suspect was apprehended. The case is pending warrant requests.

Harper said the suspect entered several vehicles, but did not take anything.

Ray Siekirk, a resident at the park, said he was aware of the search for the suspect. A couple of days later, he said a police officer came to his house and told him a suspect had been apprehended.

During the Feb. 18 city council meeting, Siekirk thanked Harper for the notification, which he said he did not expect. "That's neat - I appreciate that," he said.

Chief Harper started his job with Wayland on Feb. 4.

"I am enjoying the new challenges of running a municipal police department," he said. "The Wayland Police Department personnel are a positive, self-motivated group. I am looking forward to working with them to continually improve the services we provide to the visitors and citizens of the city of Wayland."